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Monaca is an industrial, riverfront community 25 miles from Pittsburgh
Go 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, and you'll find the borough of Monaca tucked into a bend of the Ohio River. This riverfront community was initially incorporated in 1840 as Phillipsburg, but in 1892, its name was changed to Monaca in honor of Monacatootha, a Native American representative of the Iroquois Confederacy and a strong ally to the English during the French and Indian War. With its ideal location at the crux of the Ohio and Beaver Rivers, it's no wonder Monaca quickly became an industrial town. "We just had a cracker plant built here," says T.J. Bable, a local Realtor with EXP Realty who grew up across the river from Monaca in New Brighton. "It provided a lot of income for a lot of families all across Beaver County. It's one of only three cracker plants in the U.S.." Pennsylvania Shell's ethylene cracker plant sits a little more than 5 miles down the way from Monaca, making it an easy 15-minute drive for residents. Another major employer is Stoelzle Glass USA, which recently acquired a factory on the borough's north side.
All this industry may paint a cold picture of Monaca, but that's far from what life in this small town is like. In fact, Beaver County is full of townships and boroughs similar to Monaca that boast strong community ties and know-your-neighbor atmospheres. "Growing up around here, you're just outside all the time," Bable says. "You see dozens of kids on the ball fields, playing football and biking around in the summertime. And in the fall, you walk to and from school with friends. And since all the houses are so close together, trick-or-treating is a blast. Kids get as much candy as they can."
Locals gather for Monaca’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a highlight of the community.
Shoppers find unique crafts and bargains at Monaca’s Annual Craft Festival.
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Homes include older Minimal Traditional styles and ranch-style houses
Most of the homes in Monaca were originally built in the first half of the 20th century, but you'll come across some midcentury and late 1900s charmers as well. There are even some new construction properties popping up around the area. Architecturally, the Minimal Traditional style dominates the many builds you'll find in this neighborhood, including American Foursquares, ranch-style homes and split-level houses. Eclectic colonials are popular as well. The average lot size in Monaca is approximately 6,098 square feet, so folks have plenty of room to enjoy their own piece of beautiful Pennsylvania greenery, including mature oak, maple and pine trees. You can expect to pay between $50,000 and $369,000 for a home here.
Minimal Traditional style blends with Monaca’s historic charm in this home.
Victorian homes in Monaca feature classic architecture and spacious layouts.
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Central Valley schools offer a STEM pathway starting in middle school
Monaca is part of the Central Valley School District. Students start school at Center Grange Primary, which scores a B-minus from Niche, before going to the B-rated Todd Lane Elementary, then the B-minus-rated Central Valley Middle School before finally graduating from Central Valley High, which earns a B-plus. In middle school, students have the opportunity to embark on a STEM-focused pathway via the robotics program offered from sixth to 12th grade. This program follows the Engineering Design Process and allows students to build and program robots from the ground up to participate in competitions. As for athletics, the high school has a plethora of varsity sports, including football, which always packs the bleachers during home games with passionate friends and families.
Center Grange Primary School nurtures Monaca’s youngest learners.
Residents appreciate STEM opportunities at Central Valley Middle School.
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Locals spend time at the park along the Ohio River
As for green space, Monaca Riverfront Park is a scenic stretch along the Ohio River, perfect for a picnic or playdate.
Monaca Riverfront Park is a favorite spot for outdoor fun and relaxation.
Monaca Riverfront Park offers walking and biking trails along the Ohio River.
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Dining options include Chick’s Dutch Bar and Nichol’s Market
Local watering holes like Chick's Dutch Bar, local eateries like Nichol's Market and local one-stop shops like Monaca Market pepper primarily residential streets, making regulars out of nearly every resident. What this borough has over others is immediate access to commercial corridor Brodhead Road, which is lined by convenient retailers, including Walmart, Lowe's, Kohl's and Ross, and chain eateries. Beaver Valley Mall offers even more options, only a little farther down the road. For a Beaver County borough, residents of Monaca are spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping and dining, thanks to its proximity to the county seat, Beaver. Beaver County Transit Authority's bus route also connects Monaca to this hub, so residents here don't necessarily need a car, which is a rarity this far from the big city.
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On average, homes in Monaca, PA sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Monaca, PA over the last 12 months is $229,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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